Los Tarascos Bakery and Deli

I hired Los Tarasos to do my cake for my wedding back in September. My guests, husband, and I were very impressed with how delicious the cake was. The cake came out beautiful too! Not to mention great quality and affordable price. I was able to pick three flavors, all delicious, especially 3 leches! I highly recommend them! If I could give higher rating I would!

The people here are very nice. Mostly to go food as there is only seating for 6. I enjoy the chicken torta, turkey torta, and turkey sandwich all are served with a tiny salad or fresh fruit. Also i like the chicken ranch salad served with garlic bread. They also have all kinds of great fresh baked goods. Good coffee but on weekdays they wont make anymore after 11am (huh)?? The tortas and sandwiches are placed in a panini press (really good). They also have lots if smoothies and they make custom cakes with a 24 notice.

Really enjoyed their pastries! Great selection and low prices!

My $ 5 bionicos was hardly full. It lacked in all ingredients. Fruit did look and taste fresh but come on, fill the dang thing. Definitely won’t be paying $ 5 for something that is really worth $ 3. Ladies at cash register never smile either. Not like Mexico or L.A. bionicos where they actually fill ur container with everything.

I’m taking my final bites of the second half of a chile relleno burrito I ordered earlier today. Licking fingers. .. Okay, done.
I’ve been disappointed over & over when trying chile rellenos at restaurants, but I’m so glad I trusted Tarascos with this beloved dish o’mine. At first bite, I was pleasantly surprised to find that their chile rellenos taste just like my Tia Coco’s, which I think of day & night.
Before my chile relleno discovery, I’d always go for their also-​bueno breakfast ham & egg burrito, regardless of time of day. I love their light red salsa, so I’d drench my burrito in it.
In addition to food (burritos, tortas, salads), Tarascos has great pan dulce variety; The cup-​shaped cheese cakes mentioned in previous reviews are called «ratones.» They also have a buncha natural juice smoothie options; I usually go with their Vampiro (beets & other veggies), but today I tried a smoothie for «la fatiga» (fatigue): blended avocados, orange juice, soy milk & honey made for a tasty green smoothie. I’m looking forward to trying their «arroz con leche» (sweet rice).
They have a small table for two or stools facing Haley where you can sit to treat your tastebuds.
I love being inside Tarascos, because for those ten (take-​out) or thirty (eat-​in) minutes, I experience Mexico.

I was just strolling down the streets of Santa Barbara when I smelled a strong aroma of cinnamon and sugary goodness wafting through the streets. Of course I had to stop when I discovered it was a bakery and not just some Christmas candles haha
Unfortunately though I was stuffed and couldn’t come to a decision on any of the baked goods. However I decided to order a tropical chicken salad to eat for lunch the next day just cuz it sounded pretty good, and I could always use a good lunch.
It wasn’t what I expected at all. Thickly sliced chicken breast, mixed greens, mixed nuts and raisins with 2 pieces of grilled bollilo garlic bread. The dressing was kind of catalina tasting, but more sweet than tangy. I really enjoyed it though I thought it was going to be more of a mayo based salad.

Best tortas and sandwiches ever!!!
the cheesecakes are called ratoncitos (small mice), because they are made with cheese, duh.

This bakery has awesome cheese cakes shaped in cups (I don’t know the spanish name) — that comes in different flavors like chocolate, cinamon, piña colada. It is soooo good.
I also ate their tri tip torta and it is pretty good too. I have not tried their flan but I hear it is really good.

Good for a snack of the pastry variety and the bread is always fresh.
They need help on the service side of things, like answering their phone, and then returning phone calls, especially when you are calling about an order.
It could be a 5 star place with some adequate customer service.
That said, it’s worth a look.